Software engineering courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, software development methodologies, version control systems, and testing practices. You can build skills in code optimization, debugging, and collaborative project management. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, which enhance your ability to develop, test, and deploy software efficiently.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Matlab, Technical Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Matlab, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Data Visualization, LLM Application, Data Sharing, Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Code Review, Descriptive Statistics, User Interface (UI) Design, Engineering Calculations, Programming Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Graph Theory, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Data Loss Prevention, Mobile Security, DevSecOps, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Vulnerability Scanning, LLM Application, Site Reliability Engineering, Security Engineering, Anomaly Detection, Application Security, Responsible AI, Security Controls, Data Security, Incident Response, CI/CD, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Process Optimization
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Market Research, Microsoft 365, Product Requirements, AI Product Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Product Strategy, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Enterprise Security, Agile Methodology, Market Data, Stakeholder Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Agentic systems, Human Resource Strategy, Scalability, Responsible AI, Solution Design, Procurement, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Database Design, MySQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Productivity Software, Data Security, Data Validation, Data Management, Workflow Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months